Head of a Young Jew (Self-Portrait)
Head of a Young Jew, Natan Altman’s most famous sculpture, is an expression of his desire to set a new, modern course for Jewish art. The asymmetrical sculpture, a combination of bronze, copper, and wood, resembles a figurehead adorning the prow of a ship.
Credits
Photo: Wikipedia / Shakko, © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / UPRAVIS, Moscow.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 7.
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